KLM house (9) - Bols
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Description from the seller
A beautiful collection is offered consisting of 9 original KLM Bols houses, numbered 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 and 70.
These characteristic Delft blue miniature houses are part of the well-known KLM houses collection. The houses are based on historical Dutch buildings and represent a piece of Dutch architectural history.
The collection mainly comprises characteristic Amsterdam canal houses and historical warehouses. As a special addition, the Cheese Warehouse in Alkmaar is also represented.
All nine houses are in nearly new condition. Eight houses are still filled with Bols. For house 62, the contents have completely evaporated, while the original cork and seal remain intact.
The lot also includes the booklet The KLM Houses Collection.
The nine houses in this collection
House 61 – Keizersgracht 439, Amsterdam
This house represents a historic canal house on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The original building dates back to the seventeenth century and was later substantially renovated. The current facade is a recognizable part of the historic Amsterdam canal belt.
House 62 – Prinsengracht 305, Amsterdam
A characteristic historic canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from around 1616 and represents the old Amsterdam building tradition.
Note: the Bols contents have completely evaporated. The original cork and seal are still intact.
House 63 – Keizersgracht 407, Amsterdam
This house is based on a historic residence on the Keizersgracht. The original building dates from 1665 and has an interesting construction history, with the facade later adjusted.
House 64 – Het Koetshuis, Keizersgracht 755, Amsterdam
A fine miniature of the historic Koetshuis on the Keizersgracht. The original building dates from around 1700 and is a good example of characteristic Amsterdam architecture.
House 65 – Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Keizersgracht 487, Amsterdam
This house depicts the historic Pakhuis De Sparreboom. The original building dates from 1670 and is a characteristic example of the warehouses that form part of the historic Amsterdam canal belt.
House 66 – Pakhuis Maarseveen, Keizersgracht 403, Amsterdam
A miniature of the historic Pakhuis Maarseveen, whose original building dates from 1669. The distinctive architecture and its own name make this a recognizable part of the KLM houses collection.
House 67 – Prinsengracht 721, Amsterdam
This house represents a historic canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from around 1750 and is a fine example of eighteenth-century Amsterdam architecture.
House 68 – Prinsengracht 969, Amsterdam
A characteristic Amsterdam canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from 1690 and provides a nice addition to the collection of historic buildings.
House 70 – Het Kaaspakhuis, Koningsstraat 4, Alkmaar
This house represents the Cheese Warehouse in Alkmaar. The original building dates from 1891 and refers to the historical trading and storage function of this type of building.
Extra included: The KLM Houses Collection
This lot also includes the booklet The KLM Houses Collection and the houses are listed up to number 93.
The booklet bears the KLM logo and images of various KLM houses. It forms a fitting addition to the collection and makes the offer more attractive for enthusiasts of the KLM house collection.
Condition of the collection
All nine houses are in near-new condition.
The condition of the contents is described as follows:
House 62: the Bols contents have completely evaporated. The original cork and seal are intact.
The other eight houses: still filled with Bols.
The accompanying booklet is the copy offered with this lot.
Contents of the lot
The buyer receives:
1 × KLM Bols house 61 – Keizersgracht 439, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 62 – Prinsengracht 305, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 63 – Keizersgracht 407, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 64 – Het Koetshuis, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 65 – Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 66 – Pakhuis Maarseveen, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 67 – Prinsengracht 721, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 68 – Prinsengracht 969, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 70 – Het Kaaspakhuis, Alkmaar.
1 × booklet The KLM Houses Collection.
Total: 9 KLM Bols houses and 1 collector’s booklet.
The houses are carefully packaged to protect them as well as possible during transport.
A wonderful addition to a KLM collection
This collection offers a nice combination of nine different KLM Bols houses featuring historic Dutch buildings as subjects.
With the Koetshuis, Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Pakhuis Maarseveen and the Kaaspakhuis in Alkmaar, this group includes several recognizable buildings from Dutch architectural history.
The combination of nine distinct numbers, the good external condition, and the accompanying The KLM Houses Collection booklet makes this lot attractive for collectors who want to expand their collection.
A beautiful collection of nine KLM Bols houses, supplemented by the accompanying KLM collector booklet.
A beautiful collection is offered consisting of 9 original KLM Bols houses, numbered 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 and 70.
These characteristic Delft blue miniature houses are part of the well-known KLM houses collection. The houses are based on historical Dutch buildings and represent a piece of Dutch architectural history.
The collection mainly comprises characteristic Amsterdam canal houses and historical warehouses. As a special addition, the Cheese Warehouse in Alkmaar is also represented.
All nine houses are in nearly new condition. Eight houses are still filled with Bols. For house 62, the contents have completely evaporated, while the original cork and seal remain intact.
The lot also includes the booklet The KLM Houses Collection.
The nine houses in this collection
House 61 – Keizersgracht 439, Amsterdam
This house represents a historic canal house on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The original building dates back to the seventeenth century and was later substantially renovated. The current facade is a recognizable part of the historic Amsterdam canal belt.
House 62 – Prinsengracht 305, Amsterdam
A characteristic historic canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from around 1616 and represents the old Amsterdam building tradition.
Note: the Bols contents have completely evaporated. The original cork and seal are still intact.
House 63 – Keizersgracht 407, Amsterdam
This house is based on a historic residence on the Keizersgracht. The original building dates from 1665 and has an interesting construction history, with the facade later adjusted.
House 64 – Het Koetshuis, Keizersgracht 755, Amsterdam
A fine miniature of the historic Koetshuis on the Keizersgracht. The original building dates from around 1700 and is a good example of characteristic Amsterdam architecture.
House 65 – Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Keizersgracht 487, Amsterdam
This house depicts the historic Pakhuis De Sparreboom. The original building dates from 1670 and is a characteristic example of the warehouses that form part of the historic Amsterdam canal belt.
House 66 – Pakhuis Maarseveen, Keizersgracht 403, Amsterdam
A miniature of the historic Pakhuis Maarseveen, whose original building dates from 1669. The distinctive architecture and its own name make this a recognizable part of the KLM houses collection.
House 67 – Prinsengracht 721, Amsterdam
This house represents a historic canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from around 1750 and is a fine example of eighteenth-century Amsterdam architecture.
House 68 – Prinsengracht 969, Amsterdam
A characteristic Amsterdam canal house on the Prinsengracht. The original building dates from 1690 and provides a nice addition to the collection of historic buildings.
House 70 – Het Kaaspakhuis, Koningsstraat 4, Alkmaar
This house represents the Cheese Warehouse in Alkmaar. The original building dates from 1891 and refers to the historical trading and storage function of this type of building.
Extra included: The KLM Houses Collection
This lot also includes the booklet The KLM Houses Collection and the houses are listed up to number 93.
The booklet bears the KLM logo and images of various KLM houses. It forms a fitting addition to the collection and makes the offer more attractive for enthusiasts of the KLM house collection.
Condition of the collection
All nine houses are in near-new condition.
The condition of the contents is described as follows:
House 62: the Bols contents have completely evaporated. The original cork and seal are intact.
The other eight houses: still filled with Bols.
The accompanying booklet is the copy offered with this lot.
Contents of the lot
The buyer receives:
1 × KLM Bols house 61 – Keizersgracht 439, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 62 – Prinsengracht 305, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 63 – Keizersgracht 407, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 64 – Het Koetshuis, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 65 – Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 66 – Pakhuis Maarseveen, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 67 – Prinsengracht 721, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 68 – Prinsengracht 969, Amsterdam.
1 × KLM Bols house 70 – Het Kaaspakhuis, Alkmaar.
1 × booklet The KLM Houses Collection.
Total: 9 KLM Bols houses and 1 collector’s booklet.
The houses are carefully packaged to protect them as well as possible during transport.
A wonderful addition to a KLM collection
This collection offers a nice combination of nine different KLM Bols houses featuring historic Dutch buildings as subjects.
With the Koetshuis, Pakhuis De Sparreboom, Pakhuis Maarseveen and the Kaaspakhuis in Alkmaar, this group includes several recognizable buildings from Dutch architectural history.
The combination of nine distinct numbers, the good external condition, and the accompanying The KLM Houses Collection booklet makes this lot attractive for collectors who want to expand their collection.
A beautiful collection of nine KLM Bols houses, supplemented by the accompanying KLM collector booklet.
Details
Era
After 2000
Ceramics type
Delftware
Title additional information
KLM Bols-houses
Number of objects
9
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Bols
Condition
As new - unused
Height
9 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
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